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Having problems with your HP Compaq Presario R4000 Notebook ?

I HAVE A HP COMPAQ LAPTOP. WE HAD TO TURN IT OFF MANUALLY AND NOW WE ARE UNABLE TO GET TO BOOT UP OR EVEN START. WE HAVE WINDOWS XP AND IT IS ABOUT 5 YEARS OLD
ANY SUGGESTIONS
I TRIED TO START IT IN SAFE MODE, SAFE MODE WITH COMMAND PROMPT, LAST CONFIGUARATION AND NOTHING SEEMS TO WORKING
HELP
PAM

Answers :

Hello Pam I can help you.\015\012\015\012Unplug your laptop and then remove the battery. let it sit that way for five minutes and then reinstall the battery and plug it back in. IF this does not solve your problem get back.

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